Friday, September 23, 2011

Paper presentation by students

The Students of Department of Botany Mr. Sandeep and Mr. Shariff of III B.Sc participated and presented a paper on Impact of Pollution on human health organized by J.M.J College for Women, Tenali on 23rd September 2011. Mr. Sandeep got consolation prize in the paper presentation.

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

WORLD OZONE DAY- 16-09-2011


                                    WORLD OZONE DAY- 16-09-2011


     In connection with World ozone day the Department of Botany organized an inter-departmental paper presentation competitions  on importance of ozone layer being aware of the importance of this burning issue of today's contemporary world.


Fr. Principal presenting a memento to Guest speaker
        
  Program sprinted  from welcome address by Rev. Fr.Dr. A. Francis Xavier,Principal, ALC  and Mrs. B. Siva Kumari  explained the theme of the program  and Mr. P. Srinivas rao,the staff co-ordinator organized the program to enrich and make  students aware in the realm of environment, the department of Botany organized interdepartmental paper presentations on  the following  topics.

Mr. Jakker blind student got the consolation prize


  • Pollution and it’s effects on human health
  • Ozone layer and it’s significance
  • Conservation of bio-diversity
  • Saving nature   and
  • The need of environmental curriculum in our education.

            On 15-09-2011 This has been endured to students from students itself by making a platform to them for their paper presentations  on above specified topics, where  Mrs. K. Eswari  head department of P.G ,Botany and  Mr. K. Bala Chandra Head department of Microbiology are judges for this  session.

Sammuel presenting a the power point presentation
         
            And then on 16-09-2011  In the concerns of World Ozone Day department organized a guest lecture on global warming  by Mr.T. Sri Kumar Sr.lecturer in physics Andhra Loyola College explained need to protect environment from green house gases , global warming and pollution.  

      Prizes were awarded to the winners of the session  - Miss.K. Shoba  bagged the  first prize followed by prem kumar and azim .and a consolation prize to Mr. Jakker and then Sandeep , the student chairman proposed vote of thanks closing the program.





Sunday, September 4, 2011

Ayurvedic college students visited the Loyola Gardens.

College to Garden visit (04-09-2011)

    The Botanic Garden is the most compact, yet diverse collection of plants in the college and it  is open throughout the year for you to visit and enjoy.
                
       The  Students of Ayurveda college, Vijayawada accompanied by Dr. venugopal taxonomist, retired professor of Madurai University and Mr. Sastry retired E.E, Vijayawada, The Secretary of Ayurveda society  visited Andhra Loyola College Botanical and Herbal garden on 04-09-2011.
          As a part of curriculum, where the students were made familiar with many herbal and Ayurveda plants in our herbal and botanical gardens. The significance of the plants and of their study was explained by Dr. Venu Gopal and Mrs. B. Siva Kumari.
          The rare and endemic plants which they only find in their books made them amused when seen in our garden .Since it was more bringing them towards their work and study in reality and practical it was very informative and vital in their academics.

Thursday, September 1, 2011

FRIENDLY VINAYAKA AWERENESS PROGRAMME


FRIENDLY VINAYAKA AWERENESS PROGRAMME-(31-08-2011)


                 The Staff and students of department of Botany are involved in Friendly vinayaka awereness programme organized by A.P.Pollution control board at PWD grounds, Vijayawada on 31-08-2011 to educate the public regarding usuage of clay idols instead of plaster of parice and also displayed 21 varities of patri.



                It has been unfolding since couple of years the importance of ensuring vinayaka chathurthi with eco friendly idols. And it is the senior citizens responsibility to make the generations purse the importance of the traditions and rituals which has been passed on to us, it is with these concerns  of these two issues that the A.P Pollution Control Board has put forth the proposal of ensuring the people of Vijayawada the meaning of using 21 patris being used in vinayaka puja and also distributed clay idols of vinayaka to the public to expand the realm of knowledge of environmental pollution due to chemicals used in making ganapthis.
                    
                   The department of Botany was invited by A.P Pollution Control Board to display the 21  varieties of patri and there the students explained the importance of those plants  for using in the puja and their vital role in our way of life .

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Medicinal values of ‘patri' explained

The department of Botany of Andhra Loyola College has organised an exhibition of ‘patri', sacred leaves used in worship of Lord Vinayaka, at PWD Grounds near Fire station here.
At the exhibition on Wednesday, the students explained about the importance and significance of the leaves used in performing the pooja. 21 types of leaves are offered to Lord Ganesha during the festival, and each leaf has an ayurvedic significance.
Machi is used for curing skin diseases like leprosy and leucoderma, nervous diseases and abdominal related diseases.
Brihati is used for asthma, cough, constipation, and used for women during post natal period. Bilva, which purifies water, is used for dysentery. Durva grass skin is helpful in arresting bleeding, anemia, while the Badari is used for digestive disorders, wounds and injuries, in treating blood impurities, and maintaining the voice.
The students said that dattura is used for treating joint pains, abdominal, skin diseases, and hair fall. More importantly it is widely used in treating poisonous bites. Apa marga and Tulsi were used for digestive disorders and respiratory diseases respectively. Choota or mango leaves, are helpful in treating diabetics, and for cracked heals and throat related diseases. Karaveera is used for treating leprosy, wounds, injuries and hair fall, whle Vishnu kranta patra is used for nervous related diseases and memory power, and daadimi is used for dysentery. Devadaru and maruvaka are used for skin disease
                                     
                          


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Medicinal values of ‘patri' explained

The department of Botany of Andhra Loyola College has organised an exhibition of ‘patri', sacred leaves used in worship of Lord Vinayaka, at PWD Grounds near Fire station here.
At the exhibition on Wednesday, the students explained about the importance and significance of the leaves used in performing the pooja. 21 types of leaves are offered to Lord Ganesha during the festival, and each leaf has an ayurvedic significance.
Machi is used for curing skin diseases like leprosy and leucoderma, nervous diseases and abdominal related diseases.
Brihati is used for asthma, cough, constipation, and used for women during post natal period. Bilva, which purifies water, is used for dysentery. Durva grass skin is helpful in arresting bleeding, anemia, while the Badari is used for digestive disorders, wounds and injuries, in treating blood impurities, and maintaining the voice.
The students said that dattura is used for treating joint pains, abdominal, skin diseases, and hair fall. More importantly it is widely used in treating poisonous bites. Apa marga and Tulsi were used for digestive disorders and respiratory diseases respectively. Choota or mango leaves, are helpful in treating diabetics, and for cracked heals and throat related diseases. Karaveera is used for treating leprosy, wounds, injuries and hair fall, whle Vishnu kranta patra is used for nervous related diseases and memory power, and daadimi is used for dysentery. Devadaru and maruvaka are used for skin disease